# Health Studies (BS Professional Track, BS Non-Professional Track)

# Program Application

**ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY- JONESBORO**

COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH STUDIES

APPLICATION INFORMATION

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN A-STATE’S HEALTH STUDIES PROGRAM. PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE COMPLETED EVERY STEP BELOW, AND THAT YOU HAVE ENCLOSED ALL DOCUMENTS BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION. STUDENTS APPLYING TO THE HEALTH STUDIES PROGRAM MUST ALSO APPLY FOR ADMISSION TO ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY. CONTACT THE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS, P. O. BOX 1630, STATE UNIVERSITY (JONESBORO), AR 72467 OR PHONE (870) 972-3024.

**IF YOUR CGPA IS BELOW 2.5, YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADMISSION AT THIS TIME.**

Application materials are accepted throughout the academic year with the following deadlines:

Fall start March 15<sup>th</sup>

Spring start October 15th

NOTES ON THE APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

1. The submitted application packet is to consist of a completed application form and college/university transcripts of all college work attempted.
2. Applications are not reviewed on a first come/first served basis.
3. The minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) for admission is 2.50.
4. Factors considered in the application process include the following: 
    1. Cumulative grade point average
    2. Completion of 45 semester credit hours
    3. **For the non-professional track**: completion of HP 2112, Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System.
    4. **For the professional track:** completion of OTA 2022 Emergence of OT Science **OR** PTA 2252 Clinical Education I **OR** equivalent for other allied health graduates.
5. Applications received after October 15<sup>th</sup> for Spring or March 15<sup>th</sup> for fall will not be accepted.
6. Foreign-born applicants must submit test scores of English proficiency with their application. English proficiency documentation includes one of the following: 
    1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – minimum score of 83 on the preferred internet-based test (iBT), 570 on the paper-based test, or 213 on the computer-based test
    2. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – minimum score of 6.5 and a spoken band score of 7
    3. Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) – minimum score of 56

Only a completed application packet, consisting of the application form and transcripts of all college and/or high school work attempted, will be accepted for review. The application may be taken to Eugene W. Smith Hall - Room 410, or mailed to the following address:

Health Studies Program

Attention: BSHS Program Director

College of Nursing and Health Professions

Arkansas State University - Jonesboro

P.O. Box 910

State University, AR 72467

Arkansas State University is an equal opportunity institution and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, impediment/disability, or unlawful factors in the admission and treatment of students.

**ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - JONESBORO**

COLLEGE OF NURSING &amp; HEALTH PROFESSIONS

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH STUDIES

**APPLICATION FORM**

Please select one of the following:

An application for admission to Arkansas State University - Jonesboro:

\[\_ \] has been submitted OR

\[\_ \] is being submitted to the Office of Admissions and Records, P.O. Box 1630, State

University, AR 72467 (phone 870-972-3024).

Date of submission (month \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ , day\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ , year \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ).

**OR**

\[\_\_\] Current student of A-State Jonesboro

Name:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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Present Address: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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Notification of admission decision should be sent to the A-State email address listed below or other if not a current A-State student.

Email: A-State: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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What is your current cumulative GPA\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

List all colleges, universities or other secondary institutions attended since high school, credits earned, and degree(s) if applicable. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">**Transcript submission is not required for current A-State students.**</span> Transfer students should submit transcripts from each institution.

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Were you born in a foreign country? Yes No If yes, what country? \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

All applicants, please respond to the following question:

Do you have work experience in a health care institution? If so, briefly describe:

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All applicants, please read the following statement, sign, and date:

I hereby affirm that all information supplied on this application is complete and accurate. It is my understanding that I will not be considered for admission to this program until I have submitted all credentials specified.

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Signature Date

Only a completed application packet, consisting of the application form and transcripts of all college and/or high school work attempted, will be accepted for review. The application may be taken to Eugene W. Smith Hall - Room 410, or mailed to the following address:

Health Studies Program

Attention: BSHS Program Director

College of Nursing and Health Professions

Arkansas State University - Jonesboro

P.O. Box 910

State University, AR 72467

# Health Studies Welcome Letter

**Bachelor of Science in Health Studies Program**

 Bachelor of Science in Health Studies Prerequisite Courses:

- **Professional Track**- completion of OTA 2022 Emergence of OT Science **OR** PTA 2252 Clinical Education I **OR** equivalent for other allied health graduates.
- **Non-Professional track**- completion of HP 2112, Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System.

The Bachelor of Science in Health Studies program is available as either a face-to-face program at the traditional Arkansas State University – Jonesboro campus or through AOS or as a 100% online program.

**Admission Requirements:**

- Program Application (paper for face-to-face program, online for AOS program)
- Official Transcripts
- Completion of at least 45 credit hours
- 2.5 Cumulative GPA

Multiple pathways are available to admittance at A-State, you should reach out to an enrollment specialist or academic advisor for assistance with the admissions process. The program director will be happy to connect you with someone to help with the admissions process.

**Program Requirements:**

Many traditional, face-to-face courses are offered in the 15-week format during the fall and spring semesters and 5-week or 10-week format during the summer term. Online general education courses and Health Studies program courses are offered in the 7-week format during fall, spring and summer semesters.

To earn your Bachelor of Science in Health Studies, you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework whether you take the Professional Track or Non-Professional Track. The program includes 38 credit hours of general education courses, 47 credit hours of major courses, 3-17 credit hours of support courses and 6-18 credit hours of electives dependent upon track pursued.

**Program Tracks:**

 Professional Track**- provides a transition from an Associate’s degree in Applied Sciences such as PTA, OTA, radiography, respiratory therapy, surgical technology, etc. to a Bachelor’s degree.

**Non-professional Track**- includes a 120-credit hour degree plan. This degree does not lead to a professional credential or state licensure. It does prepare students for roles in community health, support services, health care navigation, claims services, medical sales and patient services.

**Previously earned credit hours and transfer credit hours:**

Transfer credit hours will be evaluated during the admission process. If you have previously earned degrees in a related discipline or experiential learning, please reach out to the program director, an enrollment specialist, or academic advisor to discuss potential options for prior learning assessments or articulated credits.

Please reach out with any questions about the Bachelor of Science in Health Studies program.

Welcome to A-State! We are excited for you to join our PACK!

Dr. Deanna Barymon

Assistant Professor and Program Director

Health Studies Program

Department of Health Sciences &amp; Risk Management

College of Nursing and Health Professions

Arkansas State University – Jonesboro

<dbarymon@astate.edu>

# Health Studies Non-Professional Track 8-Semester Degree Plan

**Arkansas State University- Jonesboro**

**Health Studies – Non-professional Track**

**Bachelor of Science**

**Suggested Curriculum 2026-27**

<u><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Year 1 FALL</span></u><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 6;"> </span><u>Year 1 SPRING</u></span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">ENGL 10103</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Composition I</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">ENGL 10203</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Composition II</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">UNIV <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>11033</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Making Connections</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">SPCH 10003 </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Oral Communication</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">2 credits <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Electives<span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span>2 credits<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Electives</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">MATH 11003</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">College Algebra</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">3 credits</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Physical Science</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">BIOL 24003</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Human A&amp;P I</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">1 credit</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Physical Science lab</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">BIOL 24001</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Human A&amp;P I Lab</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">3 credits</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Social Science</span>

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<u><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Year 2 FALL</span></u><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 6;"> </span><u>Year 2 SPRING</u></span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">PSYC 11003</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Intro to Psychology</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 22102</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Intro to US Healthcare</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 22003</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Medical Terminology</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HEAL 10003 </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Princ of Personal Health</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">SOCI <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>20103</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Social Problems **<u>or</u>**</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">DPEM 22233</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HC Emergency Mgmt</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">SCWK 22233</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Social Problems</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">3 credits</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">US History or Government</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">DIET <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>22203</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Basic Human Nutrition</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">3 credits</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Humanities</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">3 credits<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Fine Arts<span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span>1 credit<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Elective</span>

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<u><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Year 3 FALL</span></u><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 6;"> </span><u>Year 3 SPRING</u></span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 33403</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Cultural Competence in HP</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 33783</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Issues in Mental Health</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 33103</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Introduction to Disease</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 33343</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Quality Improvement in HC</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 33233 </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Preventive Health</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 33463</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Intro to Pharmaceuticals</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 33353</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Public Health</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 33673</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Critical Issues in Health</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">3 credits<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Elective<span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span>3 credits<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Elective<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span>

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<u><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Year 4 FALL</span></u><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 6;"> </span><u>Year 4 SPRING</u></span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">PHIL 33703</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Ethics in Health Professions **<u>or</u>** </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">4 credits</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Electives</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">DPEM 33503</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Prin of Disaster Management</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 44103</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Patient Education</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 44203</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Chronic Illness</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 44443</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Healthcare Management</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 44303</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Patient Safety</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">MLSC 44202</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Interpreting Lab Data</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 33453</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Healthcare Advocacy &amp; Navigation</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 44543</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Healthcare Service Delivery</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">3 credits<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Elective<span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span></span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Upon completion of the curriculum, the student is awarded a baccalaureate degree in Health Studies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span>

# Health Studies Professional Track 8-Semester Degree Plan

**Arkansas State University- Jonesboro**

**Health Studies – Professional Track**

**Bachelor of Science**

**Suggested Curriculum 2026-27**

<u><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Year 1 FALL</span></u><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 6;"> </span><u>Year 1 SPRING</u></span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">ENGL 10103</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Composition I</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">ENGL 10203</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Composition II</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">UNIV <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>11033</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Making Connections\*</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">3 credits </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">US History/Government</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">2 credits <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Electives<span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span>2 credits<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Electives</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">MATH 11003</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">College Algebra\*</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">3 credits</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Physical Science</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">BIOL 24003</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Human A&amp;P I</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">1 credit</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Physical Science lab</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">BIOL 24001</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Human A&amp;P I Lab</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">3 credits</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Computer class (AAS-req)</span>

**<u>Year 2 FALL</u> <u>Year 2 SPRING</u>**

Completion of professional AAS degree (e.g. PTA, OTA, Paramedic, etc.) – 38 cr. hrs.

<u><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Year 3 FALL</span></u><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 6;"> </span><u>Year 3 SPRING</u></span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">6 credits</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Fine Arts/Humanities</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 33783</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Issues in Mental Health</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">PSYC 11003</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Introduction to Psychology</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 33343</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Quality Improvement in </span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 33353</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Public Health</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 6;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Health Care</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 33233 </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Preventive Health</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 33463</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Intro to Pharmaceuticals</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> H</span>PMT 33673<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Critical Issues in Health</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span>SPCH 10003<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> O</span>ral Communication<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span>

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<u><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Year 4 FALL</span></u><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 6;"> </span><u>Year 4 SPRING</u></span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">PHIL 33703</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Ethics in Health Professions **<u>or</u>** </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">4 credits</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Upper Division Electives</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">DPEM 33503</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Prin of Disaster Management</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 44103</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Patient Education</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 44203</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Chronic Illness</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 44443</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Healthcare Management</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 44303</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Patient Safety</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">MLSC 44202</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Interpreting Lab Data</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 33453</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Healthcare Advocacy &amp; Navigation</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">HPMT 44543</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Healthcare Service Delivery</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">3 credits<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Social Science<span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span></span>

<span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Upon completion of the curriculum, the student is awarded a baccalaureate degree in Health Studies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span>

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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">\*Specific Making Connections and Math general education courses may be required by the professional AAS degree chosen.</span>